paternity leave

noun

: time off from a job given to a father after a child is born

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Other California Meta workers who got laid off included those on paternity leave and medical leave who were disabled, the lawsuit said. Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Another scientist allegedly was selected for the layoff while on paternity leave. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 The lawsuit described plaintiffs who were selected for termination while on maternity or paternity leave, and others who were on medical leave for disabilities. Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026 Chapman will take six weeks of paternity leave. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for paternity leave

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“Paternity leave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paternity%20leave. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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